What Employers Want: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Experience
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is not a new concept in the field of human resources, but the topic received a huge […]
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What Employers Want: Self-Awareness
While consciousness is being aware of one’s environment and body and lifestyle, self–awareness is the recognition of that awareness. Self–awareness is how an individual consciously knows and understands their own character, feelings, motives, […]
What Employers Want: Professionalism
Professionalism is the conduct, behavior and attitude of someone in a work or business environment. The Professionalism competency is defined as being […]
What Employers Want: Teamwork
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” ~ Michael Jordan If you are an athlete, then this competency is for […]
What Employers Want: Critical Thinking Skills
Conspiracy theories, the rumor mill, and propaganda all thrive in a world devoid of critical thinking skills. In a career setting, this […]
What Employers Want: Technology Skills
It may have seemed like a candidate with technology skills was an added bonus for an employer, but in a world that […]
What Employers Want: Communication Skills
“We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ~ Epictetus There is nothing […]
What Employers Want: Mastering Career Readiness
Career readiness of college graduates is of critical importance in higher education, in the labor market, and in the public arena. Yet, […]
Hampden-Sydney Summer 2020 Internship Tales
Ten summer 2020 H-SC interns share advice and inspiration You have heard or read the H-SC mission statement many times: “Hampden-Sydney College […]
Federal Careers Webinar Series: Zoom Recordings
Your Hampden-Sydney Career Center has been collaborating with career centers at several liberal arts colleges in Virginia to bring you a series […]